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Correspondence with Sir Rutherford Alcock, KCB (1809 - 1897) who was the first British diplomatic representative to live in Japan. This is a set of five letters between Hodgson and Alcock, dating to 1873.

Copy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Rutherford Alcock in which he talks of meeting Alcock at a mutual friend's, Dr Jackson, and their conversation on matters such as Nepal and Pekin. Hodgson would like to talk with Alcock cnocerning the Russia situation and writes when he will be available after his visit to Dr Hooker at Kew. Hodgson writes about the possibilities of trade between the Himalayan countries and China. Handwritten (not in Hodgson's hand), 8 sides, dated 10 March 1873.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that Alcock would be glad to see Hodgson on either the 13th or 14th. Hodgson notes on reverse that he saw Alcock at Kew and wrote to him on his return to town. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 12 March 1873.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he doesn't think Mr Cooper will be able to give any reliable information on the subject Hodgson asks about but Alcock will ask him to come and speak to him anyway. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 30 March 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has read Hodgson's Papers but will not yet return them as he wishes to become more familiar with their contents. He writes about Geographical Lectures of the British Association at Bradford and looking for contributors to give papers. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 10 April 1873. With accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Rutherford Alcock in which he replies to the letter concerning his volume of Papers (BHH/5/25/3). He hopes that Alcock will have returned to town in time for the deputation to the Duke. He will collect the volume and take it to Sir Louis Mallet who also wishes to see them. Hodgson is pleased that Alcock will be highlighting the topic in Bradford in the autumn. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated December 1873.

Correspondence with W R Hunt. Two letters from Hunt to Hodgson concerning Mr Cooper and Sir Louis Mallet, dating to March 1873.

Letter from W. R. Hunt to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him that Mr Grant has asked him to let Hodgson know that Mr Cooper, thought to be in Calcutta, has arrived in England, and to give his address. Handwritten, 1 side, date 28 March 1873. With accompanying envelope heavily annotated by Hodgson.

Letter from W. R. Hunt to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him that Sir Louis Mallet had not returned that day but Hunt has written to him and he assures Hodgson that Mallet should be able to see him the following afternoon. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 31 March 1873. With accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson.

Correspondence with Sir Louis Mallet (1823-1890) who was a British civil servant, an advocate of free trade and served on the Council of India. A set of 11 letters between Hodgson and Mallet concerning trade in India, dating to 1873.